Zaozhuang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zaozhuang and your time
Zaozhuang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.86° N, 117.55° E |
Zaozhuang time zone and clock changes
Local time in Zaozhuang is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Zaozhuang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zaozhuang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zaozhuang for 2026 or 2027.
Zaozhuang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Zaozhuang, it is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Zaozhuang never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Zaozhuang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Zaozhuang grows from 9 hours 49 minutes to 14 hours 30 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 41 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Zaozhuang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 7:27 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:14 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 49 min |
When the sun is highest in Zaozhuang
Zaozhuang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Zaozhuang
Every city below shares Zaozhuang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiazhen | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tengzhou | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiawang | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Peicheng | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pizhou | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linyi | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuzhou | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zoucheng | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Zaozhuang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zaozhuang in?
Zaozhuang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zaozhuang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zaozhuang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zaozhuang and New York?
Zaozhuang is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Zaozhuang does not.
Is Zaozhuang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zaozhuang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zaozhuang?
About 14 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.